Camp Chowenwaw Park

Group camp in Green Cove Springs, Clay County, Florida Also known as BCC - Camp Chowenwaw Park

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Group camp with 15 sites

On the water

From the park's website, Oct 2026

Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.

15 sites
Open year-round

Open year-round; park hours 8 a.m. to sunset; pool open May-September

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150-acre Clay County park on Black Creek, a former Girl Scout camp, with tent sites at Hickory Flats and Magnolia Hill ($22) and several cabin clusters. There are no RV sites; pets cannot stay overnight and stays are limited to 7 nights.

What stands out

  • Former Girl Scout camp (since 1933) on Black Creek, now a county park
  • Tent sites $22 at Hickory Flats and Magnolia Hill, up to 6 people
  • Climate-controlled cabins and treehouses from $40 per night
  • Seasonal pool free for overnight guests
  • No RV sites; 7-night stay limit

Sites

Hickory Flats tent campsites

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Number of sites
8
Nightly
$22

Magnolia Hill tent campsites

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Nightly
$22

What this place offers

  • Pool
  • Bathhouse
  • River or creek
  • Fishing
  • Hiking trails
  • Volleyball
  • Playground
  • Kayak & canoe rentals

What this place offers

  • Pool
  • Bathhouse
  • River or creek
  • Fishing
  • Hiking trails
  • Volleyball
  • Playground
  • Kayak & canoe rentals
  • Kayak launches on Black Creek
  • Paddleboard rentals
  • Museum and nature center with interactive exhibits
  • Shared camper kitchen
  • Dining halls with refrigerator, stove and microwave
  • Day-use buildings for up to 30, 55 or 150 people
  • Fishing pier (Jungle Trail Pier)

Cabins and rentals

Cabin

Sleeps
4
Bathroom
No
Nightly
$60

Ahwenassa cabins: climate controlled, 2-4 per cabin, shared bathhouse.

Cabin (2)

Sleeps
4
Bathroom
Not listed
Nightly
$60

Cook's and Muscogee cabins: self-contained, 4 people each.

Cabin

Sleeps
6
Bathroom
Not listed
Nightly
$65

Squirrel Run: climate controlled, 6 per cabin, 42 total.

Rental

Sleeps
4
Bathroom
Not listed
Nightly
$40

Treehouse Point: 4 per treehouse, 32 total.

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed

Pets

  • No pets
  • Pets allowed outdoors only 8 a.m. to sunset; cannot stay overnight; not in buildings; leashed with rabies tag.

Arrival

  • Check-in: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Open year-round; park hours 8 a.m. to sunset; pool open May-September

Cancellation: Written cancellation 30 or more days before the reservation for a refund, less any non-refundable deposit.

Included in the rate: Up to 6 people per tent site.

Other fees: Weekend cabin/day-building rentals require two nights. 25% non-refundable deposit when reserving a whole cabin cluster or day building. Pool free for overnight guests (day use $3-$5). Day buildings $125-$450.

Good to know

From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.

Rates and fees

  • Pool free for overnight guests; open May through September.

Pets

  • Pets allowed outdoors only from 8 a.m. to sunset and cannot stay overnight.

Rules

  • Maximum stay 7 consecutive nights and 7 nights per month.
  • No alcoholic beverages and no glass containers in the park.
  • No amplifiers; single acoustic instruments and CD/MP3 players allowed.
  • Extension cords, portable AC units, electric heaters and TVs not permitted.
  • Firewood up to 18 inches only; charcoal only in grills.
  • Gate code given to registered campers; staff cannot open the gate after hours.
  • Golf carts, motorcycles, scooters and ATVs not allowed beyond parking areas.

Activities and nearby

  • No swimming in Otter Springs pond or Black Creek; fishing only from Jungle Trail Pier or Black Creek bulkhead with a Florida licence.

Ownership

  • Girl Scout camp from 1933 for over 70 years; bought by Clay County in March 2006 with Florida Forever funds.

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Where you'll be

1517 Ball Road, Green Cove Springs, FL, 32043

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